We’re all accustomed to seeing the Rogue River flow through Grants Pass, but why is there a constant flow of water along a section of NE 8th street near Grants Pass High School?
One might attribute the endless flow to someone who forgot to shut off their g...
Last week, we told you how employees with the City’s Wastewater Division joined together to blast apart a root ball that was blocking 90% of a sewer pipe.
Here is a video of the operation, narrated by Nevin VanFossan, the operator of the CCTV van. The Jet/...
Neighborhoods within the Wildland Urban Interface Zone of Grants Pass, where homes and wildlands mix, have a greater risk of being affected by a wildfire.
Rick McClintock, the Firewise Coordinator for Josephine County, will come out to any home o...
Continued widespread rain and more in the forecast have made it possible to continue to ease off on some public and industrial fire prevention regulations. Effective Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., the fire danger level will decrease to “mod...
GRANTS PASS--Mark your calendars now for the first weekend in October, when chalk artists will transform the pavement along 5th and H streets into a temporary display of beauty.
The 19th annual Art Along the Rogue festival happens on October 7, 8, and 9, 2...
Who doesn’t love our water?
Recently, the city’s Water Division got the results of the 2022 Water System Survey conducted by the Oregon Health Authority. OHA Drinking Water Staff found no deficiencies and rated the City an “Outstanding Performer”...
Looking to beautify your front yard with cooling shade, beautiful flowers, or fall colors? The City’s annual Tree Canopy Program is going on now. For $50, the City will plant a tree in your front yard. The deadline to apply is October 14, but tree species...
The City of Grants Pass is continuing to invest in the beautification of select alleyways downtown, transforming them into usable and enjoyed public spaces.
The City of Grants Pass owns and maintains a series of public parking lots with a wildlife theme and has placed City-branded signage to improve access and utilization of our downtown parking lots and enhance the tourist experience.
If you’re interested in lending your voice and expertise to the City of Grants Pass, there are several openings for advisory positions on different committees and commissions.
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND SITES COMMISSION
Applications are being accept...
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY ACTION TASKFORCE REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications are being accepted for one position on the Sustainability and Energy Action Taskforce. The appointment is for the duration of the task force.
The s...
Applications are being accepted for a position on the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission. This position expires on March 18, 2024.
The committee’s purpose is to review proposed alterations to any Historic District or designated structure in the Urba...
Applications are being accepted for three positions on the Grants Pass and Josephine County Bikeways & Walkways Committee. Two positions expire in August 2023, and one position expires in August 2024.
The purpose of this committee is to seek input from...
Applications are being accepted for four positions on the Urban Tree Advisory Committee. These are 2-year appointments.
The purpose of the committee is to review, develop, and implement programs and activities which promote, protect, and enhance the urban ...
Leaf season begins October and runs through the end of the year. During this time, street sweeping will continue however there is no set street sweeping schedule.
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Last week, the Grants Pass City Council took another step forward toward ensuring a continuing safe and reliable source of drinking water for the community; the Council voted to amend and proceed with an agreement with Slayden Construction Group for Desig...